Trouble check, Camcorder, Power – Sony CCD-SC55 User Manual
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Trouble check
If you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem.
Should the difficulty persist, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
Camcorder
Power
Symptom
The power is not on.
The power goes off.
Cause and/or corrective actions
The battery pack is not installed.
^ Install tile battery pack. (p. 10)
The battery is dead.
Use a charged battery pack. (p. 7)
The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.
^ Connect the AC power adaptor U) a wall outlet, (p. 27)
If the power is still not on after you tried the corrective aclitms
abov e, press the RESET button on the camcorder using a
sharp-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all the
settings including the date and time return to the default.)
(p.03)
While
being
operated
in
CAMERA
mode,
the
camcorder
has
been in Standby mode for more than 5 minutes.
Set tile ROWER switch to OFF, then to CAMERA, (p. 13)
The battery is dead.
Use a charged battery pack, (p, 7)
The battery pack is quickly discharged.
The ambient temperature is too low. (p. 74)
The battery pack has not been charged fully.
Charge the battery pack again, (p. 7)
The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.
Use another battery pack. (p. 27)
The camcorder does not operate when using a battery that is
not an InfoLITHlUM battery pack.
Use an InfoLITHlUM battery pack. (p. 7)
Operation
Symptom
Cause and/or corrective actions
START/STOP does not operate.
Ttie tapt’*is stuck to the drum.
Eject the tape. (p. 11)
The tape has run out.
Rewind the tape or use a now one. (p. 21)
The POWER switch is set to VTR.
Set it to CAMERA, (p. 13)
The tab on the cassette is out (red).
Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 11 )
The cassette cannot be removed from
the holder.
• The battery is dead.
Use a charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor.
(p. 7, 27)
33 and indicators flash and no function
except for cassette ejection works.
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least 1
hour. (p. 78)
The date or time indicator displays bars
• Reset the date and time. (p. 71)
The End Search function does not
activate.
• The cassette was ejected after you recorded on it.
4 The End Search function will not activate until you make a
new recording after reinserting the cassette.
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